The veracity that the showbiz industry will be incomplete sans the mention of Dolphy remains undisputed. For he’s not only a rib-tickler unmatched but also a personification of a thoroughly good man behind the cameras. All told, the accolades handed to him by award giving bodies and civic sectors, plus the countless bravuras and reaps given to him… Read More »
Many things have been said and written about Senator Bong Revilla Jr. and Congresswoman Lani Mercado. Unknown to the public, there are big and small facts on the couple that only a few have been aware of. Most of which would point out how their innate characters brazenly differ from many of their peers, not only in the… Read More »
With the exception of the late Carmen Rosales who reigned alone as Philippine Movie Queen in the ‘40s, the decades that follow documented the rivalry of two Movie Queens to the throne. It began in the ‘50s with Gloria Romero and the late Nida Blanca. While Susan Roces and Amalia Fuentes hotly contested it in the ‘60s. Then… Read More »
This early, political enthusiasts buzz around that a possible scenario would transpire come next election time. It would be Gov. Vilma Santos vs Presidential sister Kris Aquino for the Vice President position. Remember that before the last election, not a few politicians tried to convince Vi to run for the vice presidency but she refused. She prioritized to… Read More »
Noel Copiaco, Lansing, Michigan I’ve been a Brian Wilson fan for a long time and certainly very grateful for the music he gave the world since Surfin’ Safari. The man penned some of the most beautiful songs in contemporary American popular music. Some of his loyal followers will not like what I have to say here. Let’s face… Read More »
Alahoy! Butchukoy! Goodbye! Michael Jackson! Katulad ni Elvis, million fans ngumuynguy! Nag-Moonwalk daw kaya nang papunta doon? E, si Elvis naman? Baka nag – rakenrol!? * * * Pareho silang King! Holy Kalungkaling! Palibhasa unique ang kanilang dating! Tayo man e may King, doon po Zsa atin! The King of Comedy! Hi – hi! Still kicKING! * *… Read More »
Sa nangag – Pabasa nung Semana Santa, Awit na may saysay. Ale – aleluya! Panghabang panahon. Papuri sa Kanya. Nakagiginhawa. Lipus ng pag – asa. * * * Lawiswis kawayan! Doon sa Square One! Wah! Umpok – umpukan tantos naragdagan Dahil sa spring na! Hirit walang humpay! Kanya – kanyang bangka! Kahit walang sagwan? * * * Yung… Read More »
Sa Semana Santa! Saan me Pabasa? Sa Holy Family? Halina! Halina! Teka, si Tyang Viring, nasa Lucena ba? Ang Unang Letra … A. Ale – Aleluya! * * * Dun sa Howard Street, me abalang grupo! Me kung ilang kahong pa – dor2dor kuno To poor of the poorest! Dun sa Antipolo. Nepu. CARPamilya, me padala nito! *… Read More »
IN 2006, Canadian Idol was the talk in the community because of a Pinay singer who made it to the top eight of the competition. A series of guestings in Filipino community events and a big concert at the Toronto Center for the arts followed after that. Meeting Filipino diva Pilita Corrales when she had a concert here… Read More »
There is a lesson learned from the recently held Celebrate: Josie De Leon concert last October 10 at the Chinese Cultural Center. And this I hope should be heeded by people who promotes local community concerts featuring our Filipino-Canadian talents and artists and of course those “imported ones “ from the Philippines. The lesson is: if a project… Read More »